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To transact business with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), highway carriers require a carrier code, regardless of how often they cross the Canadian border with commercial goods. A carrier code is a four-character unique identifier that is assigned by CBSA to identify a carrier. Only one carrier code is issued to each legal entity (corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship).
To transact business with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), highway carriers require a carrier code, regardless of how often they cross the Canadian border with commercial goods. A carrier code is a four-character unique identifier that is assigned by CBSA to identify a carrier. Only one carrier code is issued to each legal entity (corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship).
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The highway carrier will also be able to register and submit ACI eManifests to CBSA once they have an approved carrier code. Highway carriers can register for BorderConnect ACI eManifest here. To learn what ACI eManifest is and how to register click here.
The highway carrier will also be able to register and submit ACI eManifests to CBSA once they have an approved carrier code. Highway carriers can register for BorderConnect ACI eManifest here. To learn what ACI eManifest is and how to register click here.
== References ==
CBSA Guidelines: Highway Carrier Code Application Process - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/carrier-transporteur/hccap-ddctr-eng.html
BSF 329-7 : Application to Transact Highway Operations with the CBSA - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf329-7-eng.html
CBSA email for non-bonded carrier code applications: carrier-cargo@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Register for BorderConnect ACI eManifest: https://www.borderconnect.com
Order PARS Barcode Labels Online: https://www.borderprint.com


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